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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,175.59, 615,733.02 and 242,235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,175.59, 615,733.02 and 242,235.11 is: 334,290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,175.59 : 615,733.02 = 242,235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,175.59/615,733.02 = 242,235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,175.59x = 615,733.02 × 242,235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,175.59x = 149,152,155,830.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,152,155,830.33/446,175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,290.26

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